In any proceeding for involuntary hospitalization under the applicable provisions of this chapter, if the criteria for involuntary hospitalization are not certified by at least two (2) examining qualified mental health professionals, the court shall, witho ut taking any further action, terminate the proceedings and order the release of the person. The qualified mental health professionals shall certify to the court within twenty -four (24) hours (excluding weekends and holidays) of the examination, their fin dings and opinions as to whether the person shall be involuntarily hospitalized.
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